Senior Electrical Engineer – DAC Plant Lead

CLIMEWORKS AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

25 vacation days per year

Equity package

Inclusive parental leave

Job summary

CLIMEWORKS AG in Switzerland is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (100%) to define and maintain the electrical direction for the global project portfolio, developing fit-for-purpose EIC specifications, design philosophies, and basis of design while ensuring operability and safety.

You will manage contractor submissions, drive reliability and innovation in electrical systems, and collaborate across process, instrumentation, mechanical, and project teams to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• At least 10 years of experience in process plants
• Experience leading teams
• Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems
• Fluent in English and travel up to 40%

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical direction for the Electrical Department
• Lead development of fit-for-purpose EIC specifications, design philosophies, and basis of design
• Ensure owner requirements are clearly defined and communicated to contractors
• Validate design assumptions against operability and safety
• Ensure compliance with local and regional codes and regulations
• Review and approve contractor submissions for electrical systems and power distribution
• Set clear expectations for execution methods, field quality controls, and turnover documentation
• Lead initiatives to improve reliability and performance of Electrical systems
• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies
• Act as the primary Electrical interface with process, instrumentation and controls, mechanical, and project management teams
• Supervise and coach junior team members
• Incorporate climate conditions for cold/hot environments and ensure constructability
• Maintain records of technical decisions, design bases, vendor information, and lessons learned

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project management

MV/LV systems

Instrumentation & controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

CLIMEWORKS AG in Switzerland is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (100%) to define and maintain the electrical direction for the global project portfolio, developing fit-for-purpose EIC specifications, design philosophies, and basis of design while ensuring operability and safety.

You will manage contractor submissions, drive reliability and innovation in electrical systems, and collaborate across process, instrumentation, mechanical, and project teams to mitigate risks.